"What is this place...where are we now?"

Welcome to Stim Factory, a guild born out of spite and contempt for individuals like Asa and Priscilla Maass. We indemnify those that choose to build a platform for clickbait titles and flashy gotchas, rattling shiny things in front of you for mere amusement.

We represent a community desperate for change and have committed ourselves to bringing about that change, one project at a time. We're committed to creating DIY hackerspace content at a fraction of the price of our competitors. Proudly putting the "punk" in Steampunk, we are a collective of mad scientist types who thrive on breaking boundaries and challenging the status quo.

Our journey is akin to that of modern-day pirates, plundering the internet and pillaging those who wish to exploit us for a quick buck. We raze the facades of superficiality and embrace the spirit of defiance and ingenuity. We refuse to line the pockets of the corporate elite who use our suffering to maximize their bottom line.

Our mission is to empower those who are unafraid to question the norm, to support the dreamers and the doers who refuse to be diluted or disenfranchised. We are here to disrupt, to innovate, and to inspire.

Join us as we forge a path forward, fueled by passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we are redefining what's possible and crafting a future that's as bold and unique as we are.

How it all started...

Stim Factory was born as a direct response to the bonkers antics of Asa and Priscilla Maass, the faces behind the popular channel FatheringAutism.

Joie Thompson, our rebellious co-founder, started out as friends with Asa and Priscilla back when Asa was wrenching on bikes in a motorcycle shop in Jacksonville, Florida. The channel was supposed to be a raw, unfiltered look at a dad's journey with his autistic child.

But as time went on, Joie saw through the facade. The Maass family was more interested in exploiting their daughter for clicks and shares, raking in YouTube ad revenue and monetization funds. They flaunted their new Chevy Colorado and glamper trailer, all bought with the cash earned from their daughter's online presence, while making sly jokes to keep viewers hooked.

Seriously, fuck them.

Fueled by a sense of justice and creativity, Joie got to work. They crafted a robot aimed at that very audience (looking at you, Lipstick Mama), offering a better way to earn money without spamming friends and family with crappy makeup pitches.

On this wild ride, Joie spotted an opportunity to empower parents with the knowledge to build their own assistive tech, and thus the Disability Maker's Space was born—a place where innovation meets rebellion, and real change takes root.

Owners

Stim Factory Incorporated is owned and operated by:

Joie Thompson

Visionary Co-Founder/Board Co-Chair/Chief Executive Officer

Sue Aldene

Co-Owner and Co-Founder/Den Mother

Carrie Ringler

Co-Owner, Co-Founder/Chief of Influencer Relations

Meet Our Directors

Our Board is what keeps the shenanigans to a reasonable level. Yeah, we might be a bunch of angry "Mad Scientist" types, but there's still work that needs to get done.

Board Co-Chair, VP of Operations

LaRena Weik

LaRena, or Reina as she's known to us, has a background in business, project management, and enjoys time as a maker; creating handmade leather crafts. She's also 6' tall, kinda scary, and is Stim Factory's adopted "big sister", so you might want to watch what you say...

Creative Design Director

Katie Rutman

Katie, or "Lye" as she likes to be called, is a former tattoo artist. Her art was impressive enough that we sought after her, and our General Order #1 was convincing enough for her to want join us. So much so, in fact, she brought her children along as well!

Director of Maker's Space Ops

Je Manders

Je has a background in Early Childhood Education and is a special needs care provider. Je has seen firsthand the kinds of struggles people in her care had to deal with to get the equipment or devices they need that would further facilitate that care. Je is proud to join us in this commitment to cause.

Director of Community Support and Outreach

Rachel Pope

What's the point of creating a social club of weaponized autism if you have nowhere to aim it? Ms. Rachel makes sure we go where we would have the most impact. Ms Rachel operates The Kindness Community, which supports struggling artists in their journey; a similar collective as Stim Factory.